Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The contribution of alchemists to the modern study of chemistry needs to be discussed.
Concept introduction:
Chemistry is the study of the substances around us. It can also be defined as the study of matter and how matter can be changed.
Answer to Problem 1E
The alchemists have discovered the laboratory techniques to create gold out of ordinary substances for the welfare of society.
Explanation of Solution
The modern study of chemistry has emerged from the number of experimentation and the effort of the alchemists. The alchemists have invented various useful tools and have discovered many laboratory techniques to create gold out of ordinary substances for the welfare of society.
Alchemists have created gold out of ordinary substances using various laboratory techniques.
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